During a discussion relating to Greenbelt and their choosing to invite Gene Robinson I think there is some degree of error present in the "Greenbelt is displaying 'bias' " approach. I also happen to think that the demands that 'the other side' be heard was misplaced and erroneous for it wasn't billed as a debate and therefore who point would there be in bringing in other voices.
Of course, there might be mileage in AM taking a stand (I mean one where they peddle their wares and promote their cause) and there may well be some positive statement made regarding GB if they were to invite someone who is 'orthodox' and perhaps as controversial to the other camp (whatever and whoever that is) as Gen Robinson was to them.
After all - it's always good to have a bit of controversy and passion present at these things.
The problem with bias on the part of Greenbelt is that it exists only in the minds of some and most surely has not been proved as I for one do not take 'anonymous' accounts into account . If people don't have the chutzpah to speak out honestly and openly their testimony is worthless and their points are therefore unproven - it's merely posturing and perhaps naughty negative spin!
Interestingly of course, had others attacked AM in the manner that they have attacked and spun against GB we would have people screaming and tearing their garments and toys would indeed be thrown from the pram!
All this tiresome and ongoing debate (nay, tirade may be more accurate) has done thus far, if the people I have met are typical, is to generate attitudes in support of GB and made the organisation and certain people appear extremely petty, ill-informed and not to put too fine a point on it just plain stupid. Still - at least it's dialogue (of sorts) I guess.
There should have been much more discussion behind the scenes and a little less tub thumping in the public arena. I am an orthodox Christian and wish to see the values and standards of the church in terms of Scripture, reason and tradition upheld. Mind you, I guess you could call the inquisition 'traditional' ;) I look forward to a resolution to this sad affair and a positive way forward.
I quote a famous geezer quoting an expression of the day: "For whoever is not against us is for us."
A lesson to be learned?
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